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1 December 2025

Dear OutHistory Supporter:

              We’re declaring our independence!

              In 2026, OutHistory will re-launch as a non-profit corporation, bidding a fond farewell to our friends at the Fund for the City of New York, our longstanding fiscal sponsor. With the hostile takeover of the federal government and academic institutions under short-term and long-term threats, LGBTQ history requires institutional independence now more than ever! OutHistory’s independence will help ensure that we can protect and defend LGBTQ history from enemies foreign and domestic.

              We’re also making plans for the future!

              We don’t know how long the War on LGBTQ+ History will last, but we want you to join us in dreaming about the postwar era and imagining our queer futures together.

              We see a world that recognizes how much it wants LGBTQ+ histories, a society that understands how much it needs our stories, a culture that acknowledges the value of LGBTQ+ viewpoints, visions, and voices.

              We’re proud of how much we’ve already accomplished, especially in the opportunities we’ve provided to community-based scholars, fellows, interns, students, and other contributors. We’re proud of our collaborations, we’re proud of our communities, and we’re proud to be loved by so many readers and users.

              But there’s so much more we could do with more financial resources:

              --More exhibits on more topics

--More interviews and timelines

--More fellowships and internships

--More updates and revisions

--More design upgrades and visual improvements

--More accessibility initiatives

--More support for our archivists and authors

              In truth, we’re declaring our interdependence at the same time that we’re declaring our independence. Can we depend on you? Please invest in our future with a donation to support our history.

In solidarity,

Marc Stein

OutHistory Director

P.S. You should receive our seventh quarterly newsletter shortly if you haven’t already seen a copy. Check it out to learn more about our recent and upcoming work, our fellowship and internship opportunities, and our plans for the future. We are grateful for your financial support.